Assistant Clinical Supervisor (Early Learner Center)

Lead a small clinical team at our Early Learner Center in Albany while building toward your BCBA.

Animate Behavior is a BCBA-owned, boutique ABA agency serving the Greater Bay Area. As an Assistant Clinical Supervisor, you'll oversee daily clinical and administrative operations for center-based programs, supervise three to eight RBTs, and work side by side with our Clinical Supervisors on assessments, treatment planning, and staff training. Clinical quality, ethical practice, and staff support come first here.

Why you'll love it here

• $70,000 to $77,500 per year, depending on experience and education
• Direct mentorship from senior BCBAs, with supervised fieldwork and coursework support toward BCBA certification
• Real leadership experience: supervise RBTs, run BST, and shape treatment programs
• Consistent weekday daytime schedule at one location, with no driving between client homes
• Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; paid training; life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; referral bonuses

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversees daily clinical and administrative operations of client services programs.

DIRECT REPORTS

Approximately three to eight RBTs would report to the ACS.

COMPENSATION

Salary range for this position is $70,000 to $77,500.

DIRECT CLIENT SUPERVISION ACTIVITIES

• Assists with initial and ongoing assessments.
• Directly observe treatment implementation for potential program revision recommendations and communicate to CS.
• Monitor treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation of treatment protocols (Fidelity and IOA).
• Direct staff and/or caregivers in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocols with client present (BST) as assigned by CS.
• Provide sub sessions to maintain utilization of hours as necessary for any Animate Behavior client.
• Appropriately document all direct client supervision overlaps.

INDIRECT CLIENT SUPERVISION ACTIVITIES

• Propose treatment goals, protocols, and data collection systems.
• Summarize and analyze data- weekly.
• Evaluate client progress towards treatment goal and provide summary to CS.
• Adjust treatment protocols based on CS direction.
• Review client progress with CS without the client present to refine treatment protocols.
• Direct staff and/or caregivers in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocols (client absent) as assigned by CS.
• Report progress towards treatment goals and document in appropriate location for CS review and approval.
• Appropriately document all indirect client supervision activities.

STAFF SUPERVISION ACTIVITIES

• Provides BT and RBT supervision as outlined by the BACB guidelines.

• Collect data and evaluate the effectiveness of supervision of direct reports- weekly.
• Assists with monthly evaluation of direct reports.
• Assists with BT note audits of assigned cases.
• Disseminates Animate Behavior Culture, Policy, and Procedures.
• Troubleshoots performance issues and brings to CS as appropriate.
• Assists with competency assessment renewals for direct reports.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Meets Productive Hour requirements (5-6 hours average per working day depending on location).

• Maintains minimum of 75% ratio of direct service work (or requirements outlined by CS)
• Creates individual schedule and adheres to scheduled appointments.
• Prepare for meetings (i.e. agendas, case presentation, assigned readings/ activities).
• Communicates to supervisor when additional support is needed.
• Maintains compliance with all safety, legal, and ethical obligations.
• Maintains all required credentials.
• Completes all assignments within specified deadlines.
• Completes training activities and engages in ongoing learning as instructed by CS.
• Respond to staff questions and concerns on walkie talkies (Center specific).
• Assist with immediate scheduling and coverage issues.
• Provide coverage for clients if parent arrives late (Center specific).
• Maintain onsite office hours according to a set schedule (Center specific).
• Convert all timesheets and appointments daily.
• Other Administrative duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• BCaBA equivalent coursework.

• 1200 total experience hours.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities under the supervision of a BCBA supervisor across treatment environments, including school, home, and/or community.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones
• Early childhood education experience

Employment is contingent on meeting standard health and immunization requirements for working with young children.

Animate Behavior is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for everyone.